Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion


Company:	Royal Holloway University of London
Salary:	£60,815 to £70,058 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Surrey, TW20 0EX
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Full-Time, Permanent.

Applications are invited for the post of Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for CoSTAR National Lab and Centre for Doctoral Training in the StoryFutures Department.

Joining the StoryFutures Business Unit at an exciting phase, this key role will act as the functional lead for the development and delivery of EDI strategy, governance and performance across its flagship programmes: CoSTAR National R&D Lab and the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in AI for Digital Media Inclusion.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring EDI strategy and delivery across these programmes align with the strategic priorities of the CoSTAR National Lab and the CDT respectively, providing authoritative professional advice to senior leadership on EDI priorities, performance, risks and opportunities.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.

Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Royal Holloway recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements. We are happy to consider a request for flexible working for this post including part-time, job share or compressed working hours.

The post is based in Egham, Surrey/Bedford Square, London where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Pippa Bostock, on pippa.bostock@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 276 082.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 1026-331

Closing Date: 23:59, 1 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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